I tried 2x Keranos in the board for the more fair matches. It's actually a really nice touch. There's so much cantripping that it doesn't feel hopeless digging for it when you hit the 5 mana.

2x Spell pierce has felt much better than the 2x dispels. I think the deck is better off going 2x spell pierce and 1x dispel.

I have to ask---but what exactly is this deck playing surgical for? I can't see it doing much outside of dredge. Ross posted an Izzet sideboard guide but it won't be viewable for a month or so. Kind of frustrating since I'd like to see how to go about it.

Yo, I suuuuuuuuucked with this deck. It's actually quite challenging. There's a whole balance of playing your cantrips, holding enough, making land drops, and knowing when to build back up again to get your Phoenix.

I also have absolutely zero clue to sideboard. I get the feeling this deck doesn't want to get super diluted.